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Curated OER

The Election of 1840

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Entertaining political cartoons, campaign songs, and slogans are sprinkled throughout this presentation, which details the Presidential Election of 1840. Teachers can bring their own discussion topics to the slideshow with references to...
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Lesson Plan
National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: The Campaign of 1840

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A three-lesson unit on the campaign and election of 1840. Links to many sites for more information, interactive worksheets, lesson objectives, and assessment. From EDSITEment.
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Handout
University of Groningen

American History: Biographies: Henry Clay (1777 1852)

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource gives a good summary of Henry Clay's character and the accomplishments of his life.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: William Henry Harrison

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive look at the life of William Henry Harrison and his brief term as president. Be sure to click through all the essays on Harrison and read his inaugural address.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: John Tyler

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of John Tyler's presidency with links to his life, campaigns, and individual essays on aspects of his presidency.
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eBook
OpenStax

Open Stax: The Tyranny and Triumph of the Majority

For Students 11th - 12th
This section of a chapter on "Jacksonian Democracy" explains Alexis de Tocqueville's analysis of American democracy and describes the election of 1840 and its outcome.
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American Presidency Project

American Presidency Project: Election of 1840

For Students 9th - 10th
Online resource that provides detailed data for the presidential election of 1840 won by Whig party nominee, William Henry Harrison.
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Website
Digital History

Digital History: The Whigs

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at the Whig Party's formation in the 1830s as opposition to the Democratic Party. Read about their legislative plans, and the men they nominated for president over the years.
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Handout
The White House

The White House: Presidents: William Henry Harrison

For Students 9th - 10th
A short biography of William Henry Harrison from the official White House government site. Provides a portrait and information about the 9th President of the United States.
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Website
University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: William Henry Harrison: Campaigns and Elections

For Students 9th - 10th
Scroll to the election of 1840 to find information about the candidates, platforms, and results. From the Miller Center of Public Affairs.
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Website
University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: John Tyler: A Life in Brief

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief overview of the life of John Tyler. Hyperlinks to additional information.
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Lesson Plan
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History

Gilder Lehrman Institute: History Now: Examining Antebellum Elections

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This high school lesson plan has young scholars look at data from the elections between 1824-1861 and the effect the two party system had on the outcomes.
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270 To Win

270towin: 1840 Presidential Election

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides detailed electoral facts for the presidential election of 1840 easily won by William H. Harrison rallying under the slogan "Tippecanoe and Tyler, too".